ENT Antiobiotics Flashcards
1
Q
If antibiotics are given for tonsillitis, which would they be?
A
Penicillin (10 days) or clarithromycin (5 days)
2
Q
Diptheria?
A
antitoxin + penicillin/erythromycin
3
Q
Sinusitis?
A
Penicillin
4
Q
Sinusitis?
A
Penicillin or doxycline (7 days)
5
Q
Otitis media?
A
Amoxicilllin or clarithromycin (5 days)
6
Q
Otitis externa?
A
Aural toilet
If swab, treat with antifungal or antibacterial depending on cause
7
Q
Epiglottitis?
A
IV ceftriaxone
8
Q
Oral thrush?
A
non severe: nystatin or miconazole
Severe: fluconazole
